baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2438555-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for product design
Inventor: SESKIN MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: A method for designing a product includes obtaining data records relating to one or more input variables and one or more output parameters associated with the product. One or more input parameters may be selected from the one or more input variables, and a computational model indicative of interrelationships between the one or more input parameters and the one or more output parameters based on the data records may be generated. The method further includes providing a set of constraints to the computational model representative of a compliance state for the product and using the computational model to generate statistical distributions for the one or more input parameters and the one or more output parameters, based on the set of constraints, that represent a design for the product. Any appropriate type of neural network may be used to build the computational model.
Patent GB-2441237-A (GB)
Title: multimodal authorization method system and device
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JOHN K
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: The invention includes methods, systems and devices for authenticating transactions. A method may begin by enrolling at least two biometric specimens to a database. A false acceptance ratio ("FAR") is determined for each of the specimens, and authorization options are identified. A cost value is calculated for at least one of the options to provide a calculated cost value ("CCV"). The CCV maybe a function of the FAR(s) of the specimen(s) corresponding to the option. An acceptable cost value range ("ACV range") maybe identified, and compared to the CCV. If it is determined that the CCV is in the ACV range, then the option is selected. If the CCV is in the ACV range, then a set of biometric samples is provided (the "sample set"). The sample set is compared to the biometric specimens, and it is determined whether the biometric samples match the biometric specimens. If the biometric samples match the biometric specimens, then the transaction is authorized.
Patent GB-2445086-A (GB)
Title: Activating oilfield chemical by use of a magnetic filed and a susceptor
Inventor: LEE JESSE
IPC: C09K8/42
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: The invention provides a product suitable for use in an oilfield environment. The product comprises a first component 10, a first layer 12 surrounding the first component, the first layer 12 being made of a protective material able to protect the first component 10 from surrounding oilfield environment, and a first susceptor 11 which is able to interact with a magnetic field to generate heat. The susceptor 11 may be located in the first layer 12 and can be iron oxide particles, hexagonal ferrite particles or magnetically soft ferrite particles, amongst other materials. The first component 10 can be an accelerator, a retarder, a dispersant, an extender, a weighting agent, a fluid loss additive and a lost circulation additive. The product is said to be especially useful in cementing operations where activation by a magnetic flied generates heat that results in the rupturing of the coating 12 allowing the first component 10 to be released.
Patent GB-2456516-A (GB)
Title: Book spine protector
Inventor: BADGER EDWARD JOHN
IPC: B42D3/00
Filed: 2008-01-15
Abstract: A book spine protector 10 has a first limb 11 for insertion into the back of a book between its spine and cover, and a second orthogonal limb 12 having an elastomeric pad 15 for exerting a pulling finger load directly on the pages of the book. The protector allows a book to be withdrawn from a shelf without risk of damaging the headband. An optional rearwardly extending third limb 13 directly protects the headband from rubbing and soiling.
Patent GB-2457023-A (GB)
Title: Transesterification of vegetable oils
Inventor: KOVACS ANDRAS
IPC: C07C67/03
Filed: 2008-01-29
Abstract: A method for producing Diesel grade fuel of plant origin by transesterifying a refined vegetable oil with a C1-C4 alcohol in the presence of a catalyst and at least 0.2 parts by volume, related to unit volume of refined vegetable oil, of an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent with a boiling point of 40-200{C, comprises mixing the oil, alcohol, catalyst and solvent in a single reaction vessel under conditions which promote transesterification to 95-98% completion and which suppress reverse glycerolysis, without stopping transesterification, without separating the reactor contents into a polar phase and an apolar phase, and without repeating transesterification in a further step on the apolar phase. In the preferred embodiments, the oil is sunflower oil, the alcohol is methanol, the catalyst is KOH, the solvent hexane, and the reaction conditions are boiling temperature.
Patent GB-2457722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to food mixers and processors
Inventor: SEIDLER MARK
IPC: A47J36/02
Filed: 2008-02-23
Abstract: An electrically-driven kitchen machine, comprising a food mixer or a food processor, has a support platform for supporting a receptacle for foodstuffs to be mixed or otherwise processed. The machine has an electric motor used to drive mixing or processing tools disposed in the receptacle 60 (mixing bowl); and a heater for heating the foodstuffs in the receptacle. In order to ensure that the temperature of the foodstuffs is accurately determined, the base of the receptacle consists of multiple layers, comprising a first metallic material 63, such as aluminium, having a relatively high thermal conductivity, sandwiched between outer 62 and inner 64 skins of a second metallic material of lower thermal conductivity than the first metallic material, and the machine is also provided with first 80 and second probes 81, each protruding through the receptacle-supporting platform and urged upwardly to contact the inner skin and the first metallic material respectively. The second metallic material typically comprises stainless steel, and the heater typically comprises and induction heater, in which case the probes are constructed so as to resist absorption of heat from the energy field generated by the heater.
Patent GB-2444011-A (GB)
Title: A Coating composition
Inventor: TAYLOR CELIA CHARLOTTE
IPC: C09D5/02
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: A coloured coating composition comprising a white base paint and at least one coloured pigment in a form that can be readily mixed with the white base paint, the white base paint comprising a film-forming polymer, a liquid carrier, one or more opacifying white pigments and one or more extenders, the coloured coating composition having a light reflectance value Y less than 110, and greater than that defined by the equation Y = mC + K, where 25 > C > 1.0, C being the chroma of the coloured coating composition, m and K being empirical coefficients selected according to the type and number of the type of the at least one coloured pigment, and dependant on the hue angle of the coating composition.
Patent GB-2448805-A (GB)
Title: A polyhydroxy or polyol cross link delay composition for use in fracturing
Inventor: WILSON THOMAS P JR
IPC: C09K8/68
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: A cross-linking delay composition for use with a fracturing fluid includes a poylhydroxy or polyol compound or a combination of the two. The cross-linking delay agent can be a saccharide or a carbohydrate and may either prevent an increase in viscosity or produce an increase in viscosity.
Patent GB-2448824-A (GB)
Title: An energisable bi-directional metal seal for a well head
Inventor: JENNINGS CHARLES E
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: A bi-directional metal seal assembly 31 is located in an annular space or annulus 32 between a set of co-axial well head members 33, 35. The well head seal assembly 31 comprises at least one metallic seal ring 41 and single-ended upper and lower energizing rings 61. The seal ring 41 has inner and outer walls 43, 45 curving toward each other and spaced apart to form a slot 47 between walls 43, 45. Energizing rings 61 have external grooves 71 for engaging hook ends 49 on the inner surfaces of the seal lips in a nesting arrangement when the seal 41 is in the un-energized position. When the upper ring is pulled upward, the seal is un-energized and does not contact the adjacent conductors or wellhead members. When the upper ring is forced downward, the hooks ends 49 of the seal 41 are forced out of the grooves 71 causing the seal lips to roll around in a radial outward direction, rather than stretch, and expand against the seal's outer diameter. This energizing process also causes the seal to become smaller on the seal's inner diameter, and thus forms a pressure-assist, metal-to-metal seal with the adjacent conductors.
Patent GB-2462604-A (GB)
Title: Thin film structure for use in bioassay applications
Inventor: NORMAN CARL EDWARD
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A thin film structure comprising first and second non-metallic layers 1, 3 having a tendency to curl in opposite directions to one another. The thickness of the first and second films is chosen to balance the internal stress of the layers. The layers can be deposited by an evaporation technique and are preferably oxides of the same element but with different stoichiometry e.g. SiO, SiO2. This may be achieved by varying the oxygen pressure during the evaporation technique. Further magnetic and metallic layers may be provided. The structure may also be patterned in order to produce a diffraction grating. The structure may be used as an encoded carrier, apparatus for reading the encoded carrier also being claimed.
Patent GB-2463063-A (GB)
Title: A modular marshalling system
Inventor: MANS PAUL
IPC: H01R25/00
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: An expandable system for controlling electrical appliances. The system comprises: a marshalling device which comprises an input port 'A' connectable to at least one output port 'B' and to at least one connection port 'C'; and an extension device which comprises at least one output port and a connection port, wherein, in use, the extension device is connected to the marshalling device through the connection ports such that the output port of the extension device is connectable to the input port of the marshalling device. The extension device may have a second connection port enabling a second extension device to be connected to increase the number of output port provided. A control module may be connected to either the marshalling device or the extension device for controlling the flow of power from the input to at least one of the output connectors 'B'. The system may be a lighting control system and the control module may comprise a switch and generate a dimming signal.
Patent GB-2455166-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner nozzle having a UV generation unit
Inventor: YOO DONG-HUN
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: A nozzle unit has a UV generation unit 150 is mounted on a main body 110 of a vacuum cleaner provided with a drum brush unit 120 that includes an extension unit 126.. The ultraviolet (UV) generation unit 150 is pivoted on the drum brush unit 120 to be folded or unfolded so that the UV generation unit selectively faces or does not face the floor surface. A switch 160 is provided for turning the UV generation unit on or off according to whether the UV generation unit is folded or unfolded. The switch can be either mounted on the extension 126 or on the arms 153 that support the Ultraviolet generation unit.
Patent GB-2464684-A (GB)
Title: Metal Shearer with adjustable side link
Inventor: CHAMPION NICK
IPC: B23D15/12
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: A metal shearing apparatus is described in which the fixed side link, normally used to control lateral movement of the upper blade assembly, is replaced with an adjustable side link. The length adjustable side link is variable during the cutting action, allowing for an improved rolling action with minimal slippage. The adjustable side link may be implemented as a hydraulic cylinder (9).
Patent GB-2465148-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a plank of wood from wedge shaped pieces
Inventor: RANSOM PETER
IPC: B27B1/00
Filed: 2008-11-05
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plank of wood comprises making cuts 2 into the circumference of a log of wood 1 to produce at least two wedge shaped pieces 3, placing the at least two pieces together such that they abut along respective inclined faces 4, and fixing the at least two wedge pieces together to form a plank 5. The pieces may be adhered with glue. The plank may be formed from three wedge shaped pieces. Preferably, the cuts terminate at a certain inner radius 6 from the centre of the log. Once wedge shaped pieces have been cut from the entire circumference of the log the process can be repeated on the remaining log.
Patent GB-2453072-A (GB)
Title: Oral care compositions
Inventor: PROSISE WILLIAM E
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: An oral care composition comprising a copolymer of an alkyl vinyl ether and maleic acid or anhydride, a surface active vegetable gum, and a non-cationic antibacterial agent. The composition exhibits increased uptake and retention of the non-cationic antibacterial agent on application to teeth.
Patent GB-2467142-A (GB)
Title: Electrode comprising two or more amphiphatic molecules and a redox active group
Inventor: GOODCHILD SARAH ANN
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2009-01-23
Abstract: Electrochemical electrode comprising a self assembled monolayer having two or more amphiphatic molecules, one of which have a redox active group and the other having a recognition element. The redox active group can be ferrocene, ferricyanide, hexaammineruthenium, a metallic protein, a nucleic acid or a DNA aptamer. The first and second amphiphatic molecules can also both be n-alkanethiolates.
Patent GB-2458202-A (GB)
Title: A composition and methods including the composition
Inventor: THOTTUPURATHU GOPAKUMAR
IPC: B01F29/60
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: A method for making a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane comprising porous inorganic material, the method comprising the steps of: a) mixing a PTFE resin, a lubricating agent and a porous inorganic material wherein a weight of the lubricating agent comprises between 15 and 25 percent of a weight of the PTFE resin, wherein a weight of the porous inorganic material comprises up to 10 percent of the weight of the PTFE resin, and wherein the porous inorganic material has at least one dimension less than 100 nm: b) forming a pre-form comprising a mixture of the PTFE resin, the lubricating agent and the porous inorganic material: c) extruding the pre-form to form a tape: d) calendaring the tape to facilitate evaporation of the lubricating agent: e) tentering the tape through bi-axially stretching to form a membrane and f) sintering the membrane. Also claimed is a method of incorporating a porous inorganic material into a mixture comprising a PTFE resin and a lubricating agent, the method characterised by mixing in a V blender and wicking. Also claimed is a composition characterised by an isoparaffinic solvent and a porous inorganic material having a specific surface area.
Patent GB-2460769-A (GB)
Title: Tle3 as a marker for chemotherapy
Inventor: RING BRIAN Z
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2008-11-25
Abstract: Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for predicting the likelihood that a patient's cancer will respond to chemotherapy. Methods of using TLE3 as a marker for selecting a chemotherapy for a cancer.
Patent GB-2461791-A (GB)
Title: Composite heat shield
Inventor: ZIELINSKI EDWARD
IPC: B64D33/04
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: A composite heat shield includes a ceramic composite heat shield body comprising a pair of generally spaced-apart heat shield side panels 33, a heat shield bottom panel 34 extending between the heat shield side panels 33 and having a heat exposure surface 34a, a heat shield top panel 40 extending between the heat shield side panels 33 in spaced-apart relationship with respect to the heat shield bottom panel 34 and having at least one heat shield surface 41a and at least one heat shield cavity 49 defined between the heat shield bottom panel 34 and the heat shield top panel 40.
Patent GB-2463781-A (GB)
Title: Querying a processor complex for information using a pair of write commands
Inventor: WHITE BRYAN R
IPC: G06F13/12
Filed: 2009-09-23
Abstract: A peripheral device 280 sends a write request to a processor complex 210 in order to request information. The processor complex responds by sending a second write request to transfer the information to the peripheral device. The information may be identified by the address of the first write operation and may be stored in registers 232 in the processor complex. The first write operation may include no data. The write requests may be stored in queues 235, 238 within the processor complex. The information may be vendor specific information such as a stock keeping unit (SKU). The peripheral device and the processor complex may communicate using the PCI express® protocol. The processor complex may have arbiters 234, 239 to communicate with more than one peripheral device. It may have multiple processors 220 with caches 225. The processor complex may communicate with a memory 260 via a memory controller 250.
Patent GB-2462233-A (GB)
Title: Automatic vessel position holding control method and controller
Inventor: IGARASHI KAZUYUKI
IPC: B63H25/00
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: An automatic vessel position holding control method, for holding a vessel position and a vessel heading of a vessel on the ocean, in order to reduce a positional deviation and a heading deviation sharply, as compared with the conventional automatic vessel position holding control. The method performs feedforward control for estimating and then compensating for at least one of a wave drifting force and a wave drifting moment, that act on the vessel. A vessel position holding control is performed that includes such controls as estimating waves striking the vessel from motion thereof, calculating at least one of the wave drifting force and the wave drifting moment from the estimated waves and performing feedforward control for at least one of the calculated wave drifting force and the calculated wave drifting moment.
Patent GB-2475487-A (GB)
Title: High security gate
Inventor: HORNE ROB
IPC: E01F13/06
Filed: 2009-11-18
Abstract: The gate comprises a gate section 1 with first and second sides, a lever 11 positioned on the first side and a post 31 on the second side, with a connection between the lever and post enabling movement of the lever to move the post between a secured position and a free position, where the gate can be opened. Rotation of the lever about a fulcrum 12 to which the connection is also secured preferably causes substantially vertical movement of the post. The post may be biased towards the free position, preferably by a compression spring. The lever is preferably adapted to be secured in both the secured and free positions and covers 16 are provided for the lever and connection to prevent illegal access. A socket 101 is preferably formed in the ground beneath the gate for receiving the post.
Patent GB-1489133-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic compositions
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 1975-03-11
Abstract: 1489133 Vitamin A compositions BEECHAM GROUP Ltd 9 March 1976 [11 March 1975] 10000/75 Heading A5B Topical compositions for the care of the skin and having stimulant activity on the epidermis, comprise a topically acceptable water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion base and retinol acetate in an amount of from 1,000 to 15,000 International Units per gram. The retinol acetate is solubilised with a non-ionic surfactant before incorporation into the emulsion. The compositions are in the form of a liquid, semi-liquid or gel, and may contain other ingredients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, glycerine, propylene glycol, salts and emulsifiers.
Patent GB-901671-A (GB)
Title: Alternating current generator
Inventor: MILLER ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: H02K39/00
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 901,671. A.C. generators. PLESSEY CO. Ltd. March 26, 1959 [March 28, 1958], No. 10007/58. Class 35. A generator of pulsed alternating currents has the ferromagnetic bodies 4, 6 of a stator and rotor arranged to be mutually moved axially periodically according to the frequency of the desired pulses, between a position of minimum magnetic reluctance in which the bodies are in substantial alignment and a position of maximum reluctance in which the bodies are mutually axially displaced. In the preferred H.F. generator shown, the bodies are laminated and axially subdivided into a number of short units separated by non-magnetic distance-pieces 5, 7 the units and distance-pieces all being of a similar length which may alternatively be varied according to the pulse amplitude and waveform desired. The movement comprises reciprocation of the rotor or stator, or both, and, as shown, an axially fixed rotor longitudinally slides a stator sleeve 2 via a reducing gear train 9 . . . 12, a cam 8, and rollers 13. The sleeve 2 is either biased by a spring 14 or, if subjected to high axial acceleration, moved by a second positive cam unit.
Patent GB-768886-A (GB)
Title: Device for cleaning and scraping the bowl of a tobacco pipe
IPC: A24F9/10
Filed: 1955-04-06
Abstract: 768,886. Tobacco-pipe cleaners. KERSWILL, S. J. July 11, 1955 [April 6, 1955], No. 10015/55. Class 130 An absorbent flat pad a collects bowl moisture and has straight side faces c coated with abrasive to scrape the bowl walls. A handle b of metal, plastic, wood or fibre is fitted.
Patent GB-754155-A (GB)
Title: Improved method and means for blasting in mines
IPC: F42D5/04
Filed: 1954-04-06
Abstract: 754,155. Means for preventing fire-damp ignition and tampings for boreholes. DEMELENNE, A. April 6, 1954 [April 10, 1953; June 5, 1953; Nov. 20, 1953], No. 10038/54. Class 9(1) Liquid charges are provided to reduce the danger of fire-damp explosions and to decrease the dust from the blasting operations, these charges may be injected into the rock face or used as tampings. The containers for the charges are of synthetic resins or synthetic plastic materials. The liquid filling may be water to which substances inhibiting burning may be added, e.g., calcium chloride or sodium chloride. Any suitable means may be used to seal the container, such as adhesive, or welding. Means to indicate whether the container is intact may be provided together with means for indicating its presence in a borehole. To do this fluorescent, or phosphorescent paint may be applied to the container, or the container may be trans-. parent or translucent and a phosphorescent or fluorescent substance be incorporated in the liquid. The liquid may be enclosed in an inner frangible container within an outer protective casing, which may be of metal, cardboard or synthetic plastic material. The container may be placed in boreholes after or before the insertion of the explosive cartridges, the entrance to the bore being closed by a tamp- . ing. A small amount of a wetting agent may be added to the liquid to reduce surface tension Other substances which may be added to the liquid are ferrous oxide, calcium carborate and sodium carbonate: Oxidizing agents such as potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide may be added. Specification 747,699 and Belgium Specification 515,939 are referred to.